Beat The Coach: Hoops expert Michael Randall’s fantasy team for round 2 of NBL

I haven’t messed around trying to take a swing at a star on a single in the hope they have a monster – all six of my guys get two cracks at it this round.

With just Brisbane and Cairns on the double I’ve zeroed in on the top-end talent at the Bullets and rounded out with a pair of underpriced Taipans.

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CENTRE

Tyrell Harrison (BNE) $306,400 – Captain

At least one NBL coach believes the massive Kiwi is the best centre in the league and on one game, it’s hard to argue. Had the highest-scoring individual game in round 1 and faces two opponents lacking in centre depth. Harrison’s triple points will give this side the edge.

FORWARDS

Casey Prather (BNE) $351,400 – Vice Captain

Picked up where he left off last season, pouring in an opening round-high 27 points on the Breakers and remains the Bullets’ go-to guy. Would not be surprised if he matched or eclipsed that standard in both games this round.

Sam McDaniel (BNE) $166,400

Role player who just quietly gets the job done at both ends of the floor. Look for a steady dose of threes, steals and boards to keep Smac’s numbers ticking over.

GUARDS

Javon Freeman-Liberty (BNE) $277,000

Already had a contender for dunk of the year and block of the year and we’re only one game in. The stats matched the highlights for the former NBA G League standout, who gets match-ups against the depleted Taipans and an Adelaide squad with no obvious match up for him.

Kody Stattmann (CNS) $70,400

The hunt for value lands on a fourth-year journeyman who has been tasked with more responsibility in Cairns this season. Stattmann is a great athlete and should continue to outperform his minimum price tag.

SIXTH MAN

Marcus Lee (CNS) $203,600

Double-double in the season-opener despite a 37-point annihilation at the hands of South East Melbourne. Only healthy recognised centre on the Taipans’ roster should get as many minutes as foul trouble will allow him.